Iran's Rouhani Touts Gulf Peace Plan, Says It Would Start With U.S. Troops Leaving
"Our region is on the edge of collapse, as a single blunder can fuel a big fire," President Hassan Rouhani said at the U.N. on Wednesday.
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Spanish Court: Dictator Francisco Franco's Remains Can Be Moved
The court ruled against the family of dictator Francisco Franco and said the government can exhume his body from the monument where it lies. He will be reburied in a cemetery beside his wife.
U.K. Parliament Reconvenes Amid Showdown With Boris Johnson
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to John Peet of The Economist magazine about what's been happening since a British court ruled Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully when he suspended Parliament.
Why Are Syrian War Crimes Being Prosecuted In Germany?
The battle to hold Syrian officials accountable for torture is gaining momentum in Germany. It's a country with a lot of Syrian refugees and a belief in the importance of examining the past.
News Brief: Impeachment Inquiry, U.K. Parliament, Climate Report
House Speaker Pelosi launches impeachment inquiry into President Trump. After U.K. court ruling, British lawmakers return to work. The findings of a landmark U.N. climate change report are released.
What Happens When A Country Suddenly Gets Rid Of Most Of Its Cash?
The story of India's "demonetization" has given economists a one-of-a-kind opportunity to understand the role of money in an economy.
How Syrians Who Fled Their Country Are Pursuing Justice After Torture From The Regime
A chance meeting became an important part of a Syrian lawyer's struggle to prosecute war crimes cases against the regime. It's an effort taking place in German courts.
Trump Again Emphasizes 'America First' Agenda At U.N. General Assembly
One year after world leaders laughed at President Trump, he returned to the U.N. General Assembly to underscore his America First agenda. He also held private meetings leaders from the U.K. and Iraq.
Trump Vows To Release Ukraine Transcript Amid Impeachment Crescendo
The president says he will unveil the unredacted text of his much-discussed July phone conversation with Ukraine's leader. Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry.
Conservative MP Edward Vaizey Weighs In On British Supreme Court Ruling
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with conservative MP Edward Vaizey about the United Kingdom's Supreme Court ruling that Boris Johnson shut down parliament illegally.